# Event Details - **Event Name**: BADWest Pre to Post Monthly Workshops - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 06 May, 2027 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a deep dive into the world of doc filmmaking, from pre-production to post-production, led by guest speakers each month.About this EventSTORYTELLING FOR DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKINGJoin editors Toi Juan Shannon and Sizwe Chapman for an engaging workshop on the art and craft of documentary storytelling, Thursday, October 1, 2026, 6:30pm-8:00pm at Emerson College Los Angeles, 5960 Sunset Blvd, Los Angles, CA 90028.Drawing from their extensive experience in both feature-length and short-form documentaries, they will explore how editors shape narrative, develop character, build emotional resonance, and create compelling story arcs from real-life footage. Through examples, discussion, and practical insights, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the unique storytelling approaches required for documentaries of different lengths and formats.I___________Thursday, October 1, 20266:30 - 8:00 pm PSTNon-members $10. Members free.Emerson College Los Angeles Center5960 West Sunset Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90028Free underground parking (first come-first serve)Plenty of street parking available on the side streetsLight SnackeEveryone must Register or RSVP by Wednesday, September 30, 2026 by 5pm.____________________JOIN BADWest TODAY!Become a BADWest Member If you believe in supporting Black documentary storytellers and expanding opportunities for documentary filmmaking, we encourage you to join BADWest. Membership connects you to a dynamic community of creators, resources, professional development opportunities, and special events throughout the year.Reap all the benefits of being a member, including free monthly meetings, screenings and other special events. Membership in the Black Association of Documentary Filmmakers West is open to people of African descent working in documentary film, video or other media. While BAD Filmmakers West is a Southern California based organization, focusing primarily on the issues and concerns relevant to Southern California documentary filmmakers, there is no geographical limitation on membership. Members are encouraged to participate by lending their experience and sharing opinions.Connect. Learn. Celebrate. Join the Community.For more information and to join BADWest, visit  #BLACKDOCSROCK Toi Juan ShannonToi Juan Shannon, editor and AVID Certified Instructor, is an accomplished and forward-thinking editor whose work demonstrates a rare blend of narrative intuition, technical excellence, and cinematic artistry. His expertise spans an array of formats, including feature films, documentaries, short films, and television productions. Toi Juan has collaborated with a host of prestigious networks, such as NBC, CBS, E!, NFL, TBS, BET, and Anchor Bay Entertainment, to name a few. His body of work also includes the documentary; What do You Have To Lose?, television pilots, Chronicles of A Douchebag and Journey to America and music videos for “Lemoyne Alexander”.Dedicated, innovative, and always evolving, Toi Juan Shannon stands out as an editor whose craftsmanship not only enhances storytelling but also deeply resonates with audiences. His latest Produced By credit for the short, “The Homegoing” is exemplifies his rounded talent. Toi Juan’s motivation in all of his work has always been the pursuit of excellence through TRUTH.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f81fe550-be5a-11f1-a0c5-ed8c5a3c0e2b-rimg-w740-h740-dc381818-gmir.jpg SIZWE CHAPMANSizwe Chapman is an Editor and content producer from Jackson, Mississippi. As a graduate of Morehouse College and an experienced industry professional, he has gained valuable experience as a current Assistant Editor at Saylor Agency and freelance editor for clients such as Starz, Beats by Dre, and SpringHill alongside other endeavors in producing, editing, and cinematography. Editing is his passion because of the ability to capture the abstract elements of a story and enhance it with an additional layer of creativity and perspective. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/f8862130-be5a-11f1-a0c5-ed8c5a3c0e2b-rimg-w594-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/badwest-pre-to-post-monthly-workshops/100002000281851865 - **Event Categories**: workshops, entertainment, storytelling, art, meetups, fine-arts - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Emerson College Los Angeles Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 12.51, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Los Angeles - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Emerson College Los Angeles Center - **lat**: 34.0977548 - **long**: -118.3197325 - **full address**: Emerson College Los Angeles Center, 5960 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BADWest Pre to Post Monthly Workshops - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/cb37d64b086417b8768882e44ca19a920769b287d1f7e7b0c3d012974ea4d3b8-rimg-w1200-h538-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1788992233 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BADWest Pre to Post Monthly Workshops being held? - **A:** BADWest Pre to Post Monthly Workshops takes place on Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 06 May, 2027 at 08:00 pm at Emerson College Los Angeles Center, 5960 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing BADWest Pre to Post Monthly Workshops? - **A:** BADWest Pre to Post Monthly Workshops is organized by Black Association of Documentary Filmmakers West. - **Q**: Who is this event for? 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